Ever since the celebrated tabla maestro started accompanying his father Ustad Allarakha around Mumbai and the world, he has become an important part of Mumbai's music heritage, and quite some of that time was spent at the NCPA in Mumbai
16 December,2024 05:37 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, who passed away on Monday morning at a San Francisco hospital, has left behind a rich musical legacy that not only cemented his place as one of the most celebrated artistes in the history of Indian and global music, but also created an inspirational path for aspiring musicians to follow. From starting his journey at a young age to performing on global stages, from creating magic on tabla to collaborating with renowned names, the legendary musician's life and work boasts of several memorable moments. As the world mourns the loss of a shining star, here are some rare and unseen pictures that provide a glimpse into his family life and work.
16 December,2024 03:29 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Known for his exceptional command over the tabla, Zakir Hussain performed numerous memorable jugalbandis with some of the finest musicians, transcending the boundaries of traditional music. As Zakir Hussain passed away, leaving a void for every music lover, here's a revisit of some of his much-loved jugalbandis.
16 December,2024 10:36 AM IST | Shachi Chaturvedi
Sidharth Shukla was one of the most loved actors in the television industry. His untimely demise shook the entertainment world. As December 12th marks Sidharth Shukla's birth anniversary, let's remember his journey from being a television actor to a Bollywood star through some pictures. (All photos: Yogen Shah/PR/mid-day archives)
12 December,2024 02:14 PM IST | Shachi Chaturvedi
Guyana and Dominica have conferred their top awards on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic and his exceptional contributions to the global community and efforts in strengthening bilateral ties with the two Caribbean nations. (Pics/PTI and AFP)
21 November,2024 02:26 PM IST | ronak mastakar
As the city ushers a weekend of culture, debates, poetry and literature with The Mumbai LitFest that opens at the NCPA this Friday, here’s our curated list of workshops, talks and performances you cannot miss this year FROM November 15 to November 17 TIME 10.30 am onwards AT NCPA, Nariman Point. LOG ON TO litlive.in (to register)
13 November,2024 09:49 AM IST | Joy Manikumar
The Indian Sports Honours returns for its prestigious fifth edition, set to celebrate the exceptional achievements of India’s finest athletes across a spectrum of sports. Conceptualized by Cornerstone Sport, this annual awards ceremony aims to spotlight the remarkable performances that have defined the sporting year. The honours recognize excellence across various disciplines, including Olympic and Paralympic sports, as well as standout accomplishments at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and in cricket, squash, and chess.
10 November,2024 05:30 PM IST | E A
The nominations for the 67th annual Grammy Awards were announced on Friday. Here is a list of music artists with most nominations in various categories of the music honour, which will be awarded on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles. (Pics: AFP)
09 November,2024 11:03 AM IST | Raaina Jain
Music industry titan Quincy Jones, who produced some of Michael Jackson's best-known albums and collaborated with legends including Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, died aged 91 on Sunday. His 7-decade plus career consisted of many musical accomplishments. (Pics and Report: AFP)
04 November,2024 06:58 PM IST | Raaina Jain
Fresh off his successful ‘Abhangwari’ concert tour in India, San Francisco-based National Award-winning vocalist Mahesh Kale has embarked on another journey, performing eight concerts for Diwali in just eight days across India - Kolkata, Dehradun, Mumbai, Thane, Pune, Nashik and Vadodara. Here are some glimpses from his shows in Maharashtra.
03 November,2024 02:57 PM IST | Raaina JainADVERTISEMENT
